Welcoming The King
Matt. 21:8-11

I. The Preparatory Procession
A. Garments of Gratitude
1. Symbolic Submission – Matt 21:8 “A very great multitude spread their garments in the way.”

B. Branches of Celebration
1. Cutting Down Obstacles – Matt 21:8 “Others cut down branches from the trees.”

II. The Proclamative Praise
A. Crying ‘Hosanna!’
1. Chorus of Celebration – Matt 21:9 “The multitudes cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David.”

B. Blessings Declared
1. Proclaimed Praise – Matt 21:9 “Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.”

III. The Provoking Presence
A. City in Awe
1. Moved by Majesty – Matt 21:10 – “All the city was moved, saying, Who is this?”

B. Testimony of Transformation
1. Recognition of the Redeemer – Matt 21:11 “This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.”